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A Fast, Easy Fix To Rescue Rubbery BBQ Chicken By Javaria Akbar Sept. 23, 2025 10:39 am EST
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There's nothing as annoying as investing time in firing up the barbecue, marinating your protein, and prepping several side dishes to find that your barbecue chicken has developed an unpalatable, rubbery texture. While you could chew your way through that unappetizingly bouncy chicken, it might not be the best idea if you're serving it to several hungry guests. A quick and easy way to fix BBQ chicken that has an unusual mouthfeel is to shred it up and coat it in a dash of store-bought or home-made barbecue sauce . While this remedy will turn your smoky portions of chicken into an altogether different meal, you'll also rescue them safel